The only distributor that does not rip you off. AI music videos + 150-platform delivery + social auto-posting. Zero hidden fees, 100 percent royalties, same-day live.
Drop your track + artwork. Maestro prepares metadata and suggests perfect release timing. Generate a stunning AI music video in minutes using multiple cinematic styles.
Watch the perfectly-synced video. Iterate styles instantly. When it feels right, approve the full package with one click.
One action pushes to 150+ platforms with correct metadata, timing, and assets. Real-time status. Direct links the second you are live.
Real-time reactive visuals driven by your exact audio. Not a generic template. When you export, the title, artist name, and timer are burned in beautifully. It feels like a real music video you directed.
One click. Correct metadata. Proper timing. Zero dropped releases. Your release looks intentional, not like another rushed upload.
What used to take weeks of coordination now happens in one focused session. The result looks considered. That is the entire point.
Every incumbent distributor has the same playbook: charge you for the basics, nickel-and-dime every feature, and hope you don't notice they haven't innovated since 2018. Here's the evidence.
"Unlimited uploads. Limited dignity."
The king of hidden fees. Want Shazam? Extra. Content ID? Extra. Split payments? Extra. Lyrics? Extra. They've turned basic features into a microtransaction hellscape. Also notorious for pulling your music without warning if their algorithm flags 'suspicious streams' — and good luck reaching a human to appeal.
"We were innovative in 2006."
No music video distribution. No lyric distribution. Their 'added value' is a free DAW license (PreSonus StudioOne+) — like a car dealer throwing in floor mats and calling it luxury. They charge per-release on top of subscription for singles. In 2026, that's not a business model — it's a museum.
"We used to be great. Seriously, ask someone from 2015."
Once the beloved indie darling. Now? A shell. Customer support is 'atrocious' (industry consensus, not our words). Staff turnover so rapid that industry analysts literally can't keep track. They take 9% of your royalties forever — on top of the upfront fee. That's not a service fee. That's a tax on loyalty.
"AI mastering that's decent. Distribution that's an afterthought."
Can't bring your own UPC codes. No lyric distribution. No music video distribution. Their Content ID commission is higher than almost anyone else's. LANDR built a great AI mastering tool and then bolted distribution onto the side. It shows. You're paying for the mastering — the distribution is just there to justify the subscription.
"Free tier. Free of features too."
The free tier gets you 50+ platforms. The catch? They take 10% of your royalties. The $5.99/mo plan gets you 100% royalties but still only 50+ platforms. Want brand deals and sync? That's the premium tier. They've gamified distribution so effectively that most artists on the free plan are just funding UnitedMasters' brand partnership pipeline.
"Free distribution. Slow everything else."
The word 'free' does heavy lifting here. Yes, you can upload without paying. But releases crawl through review queues. Support is minimal. Features are barebones. And the moment you want anything beyond basic distribution — analytics, faster delivery, priority support — you're paying the same as everyone else, just with a worse product.
| FEATURE | MAESTRO | DistroKid | TuneCore | CD Baby | LANDR | UnitedMasters |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI Music Video Generation | Included • 4 styles • 1080p60 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Social Media Auto-Posting | TikTok • YouTube • IG • X | — | — | — | — | — |
| DSP Distribution | 150+ platforms | 150+ | 150+ | 150+ | 150+ | 50+ (basic) |
| Royalty Split | 100% to you | 100% | 100% | 91% | 100% | 90–100% |
| Content ID | Included | $4.95/yr add-on | Included | Included | 15% commission | — |
| Lyric Distribution | Included | $14.95/yr add-on | — | — | — | — |
| Music Video Distribution | Included • AI-generated | — | — | — | — | — |
| Bring Your Own ISRC/UPC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Same-Day Delivery | Yes | 2–5 days | 2–7 days | 5–10 days | 3–7 days | 5–14 days |
| Hidden Fees | Zero | $50+ in add-ons | Per-single fees | 9% forever | High commission | 10% on free |
| Release Scheduling | AI-optimized | Manual | Manual | Manual | — | Manual |
| Human Support | Priority included | Email (slow) | "Atrocious" | Community forum |
Every feature Maestro includes is something another distributor either doesn't offer, charges extra for, or ships so poorly that artists stopped asking. We didn't build a distributor. We built the thing artists actually need.
Not a rough AI experiment. A finished, professional music video with your name on it.
Stop uploading tracks that look like everyone else’s.
Start releasing videos people actually talk about.